FAQ: Should I use my health insurance to pay my medical bills when the accident is someone else’s fault? Shouldn’t their auto insurance company be responsible for those bills?

Egena Younger

Author: Egena T. Younger

Clients often ask if they should use their own health insurance to pay their medical bills after an accident. The answer is yes. If you’ve been involved in an accident, using your health insurance to cover your medical expenses will get them paid now. Many medical providers and specialists require patients to have health insurance before the providers will provide treatment. Since accidents are never anticipated, having health insurance… [ read more ]

What is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

Attorney Charles Littlepage Allen

By Attorney Charles L. Allen

“What is my case worth?” I am often asked this question by clients when I am first getting to know them. The simple answer is this; whatever a jury says it is worth.

Some people with personal injury claims are surprised to find out that they are not automatically entitled to a… [ read more ]

Should You Carry Medical Expense Coverage On Your Policy?

Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan

By Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan

Medical Expense coverage (sometimes known as Medical Payments) is an optional coverage available on Virginia Automobile Policies. This coverage covers all reasonable and necessary medical expenses for injuries resulting from a motor vehicle collision, or even arising out of the use of a motor vehicle. Medical Payments coverage covers anyone named on the policy (the “named insured”), a spouse, and any relative residing in the household.